“Every 12 months we see a quantum step in where we’re headed.”
— Robert Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, Skydweller Aero
The Times-Picayune / NOLA.com, the Gulf Coast’s largest and most influential newspaper, is shining a spotlight on Skydweller Aero’s record-setting solar-powered flights from our base at Stennis International Airport.
In back-to-back missions, Skydweller — the world’s largest solar-powered aircraft — stayed aloft for 73 and 74 hours, powered entirely by sunlight. Over the course of four recent flights, the aircraft logged 222 total hours in the air, validating its endurance, resilience, and transformative potential.
The article calls attention to Skydweller’s mission to achieve 90 days of continuous flight, its strategic role in maritime ISR and defense applications, and the U.S. Navy’s praise for this “significant advancement” in long-endurance flight technology.
With a 236-foot wingspan, 17,000 solar cells, and unmatched persistence, Skydweller is redefining what’s possible in sustainable aviation — and making history from right here on the Gulf Coast.
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